Convert pound-foot/minute to calorie (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to calorie (th)/minute [cal(th)/min], or Convert calorie (th)/minute to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Calorie (Th)/minute
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.000324048183711304 cal(th)/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to cal(th)/min:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.000324048183711304 cal(th)/min = 0.00486072275566956 cal(th)/min
Pound-Foot/minute to Calorie (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.
Calorie (Th)/minute
A calorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories (thermochemical) transferred or used per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie (th)/minute has been used historically in thermodynamics and nutrition to quantify heat transfer rates, especially before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit of power.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th)/minute is rarely used in scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by the watt; however, it may still appear in specialized fields or legacy data related to heat transfer and energy consumption.